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Andy Hale Barr is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kentucky's 6th congressional district since 2013. Born on July 24, 1973, Barr has focused on various issues during his tenure, including agriculture, economic development, and regulatory reform. He has been an advocate for Kentucky's agricultural sector and has emphasized the need for legal workers in the hospitality industry. Barr has also been vocal about his opposition to certain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reflecting a broader trend among some Republican lawmakers.
In the context of the debate that is going on in the country right now about how we get our national finances in order, I think it is very important to remember that it would be unfair for future generations of Americans--for our kids and…
The American people are frustrated and angry that politicians in Washington can't even work together to keep the government open and operating. They're hearing a lot of rhetoric from the White House and Congress about who is to blame, but…
Tonight the House is voting once again to fund the government and to prevent a shutdown. The House is also continuing the effort to listen to the American people and give a voice to those who want to limit the harmful impact of ObamaCare…
I thank my friend, the gentleman from Minnesota, my friend, the gentleman from Indiana, and I want to compliment both of the gentlemen here and my friends on the other side of the aisle for their leadership, and, in particular, the…
I thank the gentleman, my friend from Ohio, for yielding and for organizing this Special Order on coal. This fall marks the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis. We remain burdened by a weak economic recovery, with unemployment still…
My opposition to Obamacare is not a partisan one - it's not simply because the President is a Democrat and I'm a Republican.
While a slim majority of the Supreme Court upheld the taxing power of the Congress to impose the individual mandate, it is noteworthy that a majority of the Supreme Court denied the Administration's principle rationale for the…
I want to thank the Education and Workforce Committee for bringing this important hearing to our congressional district where we could hear from our constituents, my constituents, right here in central and eastern Kentucky to hear about…
The bottom line is that Kentucky's workers, families, and job creators deserve permanent relief from Obamacare, not a 1-year reprieve.
In fact, despite the President's promise that premiums would decrease by $2,500, the average family premium has grown by over $3,000 since 2008.
My opposition to Obamacare is not a partisan one. It is not simply because the President is a Democrat and I am a Republican.
Employers in several Districts cited the unknown effects of the Affordable Care Act as reasons for planned layoffs and reluctance to hire more staff.
But I think what we are doing here is very, very important. And no matter where you fall on the political spectrum or where you fall in terms of this particular issue, you know, this is important work because it impacts one-sixth of the…
Obamacare does nothing to lower healthcare costs, which are the main driver of our debt.
I'm excited for today's hearing though because it's a great opportunity for us to dive further into one particular area: Obamacare's impact on jobs.
One of my top priorities in Congress is getting Kentuckians back to work, and I believe that Obamacare stands firmly in the way of this goal.
The Obama Administration has repeatedly assured employers... that their plans would be grandfathered in.
I thank the gentleman from Texas for the opportunity to rise in support of this important amendment and to rise in support overall of the REINS Act, a critical tool in the battle against overregulation, which is destroying jobs. The…
On rollcall No. 358, I was unavoidably detained and unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Stated against:
I thank the gentleman, and I appreciate the opportunity to address the President's Climate Action Plan that he unveiled yesterday and what this really means to my fellow Kentuckians and my fellow Americans all around this country. As you…
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On rollcall No. 271, I was unavoidably detained with a constituent and unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 43 Offered by Mr. McClintock The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a…
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